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Strategic risk analysis of the law enforcement agencies in Kazakhstan strengthened by EU expertise

21.09.2022
Astana
Press and information team of the Delegation to KAZAKHSTAN

From 20-22 September 2022, the Border Management Programme in Central Asia, in partnership with the Programme Office of the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe, held a workshop in Astana on strategic risk analysis for the personnel of the Border service of national Security Committee, Ministry of Internal Affairs, Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Agriculture of Kazakhstan. The workshop aimed to familiarise participants with the principles and methodology of the Common Integrated Risk Analysis Model used in the European Union (EU) and provides information on a systematic approach to data collection and analysis.

BOMCA-10 workshop on 20-22 Sept 2022

The workshop emphasised the strengthening of cooperation on strategic risk analysis by all agencies involved in the state border management system. A comparative analysis of Kazakhstan and EU best practices was carried out and recommendations were developed for the implementation of a joint strategic risk analysis system.

Strategic risk analysis is a key element for decision-makers at the strategic and political levels. Furthermore, clear conclusions and recommendations made in joint strategic risk analysis are sufficient grounds for the allocation of finance and structural development of law enforcement agencies. The European Union’s member states possess broad experience in such cooperation and providing joint strategic risk analysis. Shared recommended actions shall thus strengthen the national capacities of Kazakh agencies to ensure effective border management, in line with principles of integrated border management.

About BOMCA

The Border Management Programme in Central Asia (BOMCA), funded by the European Union (EU), aims to enhance security, stability and sustainable growth in the region, while supporting cross-border cooperation and improving living conditions for people in the border areas of Central Asia. Since its implementation in 2003, BOMCA has played a leading role in strengthening cooperation between border control authorities through the application of the concept of integrated border management, as well as in bringing border control in line with international and EU standards.

BOMCA’s tenth phase, launched in April 2021, covers four areas: institutional development of border management agencies, improvement of detection capacities, trade facilitation, and improvement of cross-border cooperation. With a budget of EUR 21.65 million and an implementation period of 4.5 years, BOMCA 10 is the largest regional initiative in the field. It is implemented by a consortium of border management institutions of selected EU member states and the International Centre for Migration Policy Development led by the State Border Guard for the Republic of Latvia.

For additional information on BOMCA 10 please contact Amir Yelchibekov, National Coordinator in Kazakhstan, at: Tel: + 7 775 811 31 20, Amir.Yelchibekov@icmpd.org